Dear Listers,
The Africa Tech Policy Summit (AfTPS) 2025 is set to take place from
May 12-16 in Nairobi, Kenya! This inaugural event will bring together policymakers, private sector leaders, academia, civil society, and tech innovators
to shape the future of Africa’s digital transformation.
As part of the AfTPS, we will also host the
Kenya and East African Internet Governance Forums. Leading up to these forums, we are inviting thematic workshops designed to tackle critical policy issues.
We want to hear from you! Submit a workshop proposal on the following themes:
- AI Governance: Ethical and responsible AI frameworks, ensuring positive societal impact.
- Data Policy: Addressing data protection, privacy, and governance for a secure and inclusive digital environment.
- Digital Inclusion: Strategies to bridge digital divides and ensure equitable access to technology.
- Keeping the Internet On: Tackling connectivity disruptions from economic, political, and social perspectives.
- Sector-Specific Tech Policy Dialogues: Exploring policy intersections in healthcare, education, finance, fintech, agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, conservation, sports, arts, civil society, and telecommunications infrastructure.
- Information integrity and content moderation